One Mile Beach in Newcastle is a fairly exposed beach break that has reliable surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the south. The beach break provides left and right handers. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of rocks and sharks.